These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues new book for better sewing the book which her blog focused on in the beginning. I think you could basically hand this book to someone who knows little or nothing about sewing and they should be to get through it fairly well. Nov 17, 2019 gertie s ultimate dress book gretchen hirsch ny. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques is a hardworking reference book, packed with techniques our greatgrandmothers could have done in their sleep but have been forgotten over the decades, all shown in step by step photographed and illustrated tutorials. Using gertie s ultimate dress book, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. This is the strapless bodice and threequarter circle skirt from gertie s ultimate dress book, and if you follow me on instagram, you may have seen the progress photos. If your a lady who loves to wear dresses this is the book for you. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being customfitted by me. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles hardcover march 8, 2016 stay safe and healthy. Gertie, also known as designer gretchen hirsch, has become my new favorite. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over bodice, a separate midriff. Gerties ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing.
Sep 08, 2018 earlier in the summer on a whim i decided it would be a great idea to sign up for one of the beacon dressmaking retreats led by gretchen hirsch of gerties new blog for better sewing and various pattern and book publication fame. I did not think i was much of a dress wearing nor was i particularly interested in the vintage look as far as clothes were concerned. She creates easy to make retro dress patterns that are fun and flirty. The books been sitting waiting on my shelves pretty much since it was released i was never going to resist a book full of pretty dresses for long. I wanted the dress to have a definite retro vibe but still not too dressed up.
Released today, we know this is a dressmaking book a lot of you have been waiting for. Her second book, gertie sews vintage casual, was great for providing my closet with lots of wearable sweater knits and cute separates, so when she announced the launch of her third book, gerties ultimate dress book, i was over the moon with excitement. The followup to the popular gertie s new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gertie s ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. It wasnt until gertie came out to australia and had a soiree in melbourne that i got my act together to make one. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism.
Other gerties ultimate dress book gerties dress book. I just got my copy of gerties ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. Timeless patterns are shared to give you the inside info and techniques for making 23 vintage dresses. Mar 08, 2016 every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gertie s ultimate dress book strapless party dress ive something a bit different to show you today. Mar 14, 2016 gerties ultimate dress book is a gorgeous book. Gretchen hirsch bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Jul 10, 2016 my first thought was a short sleeved grainline studios archer button up, but i knew that this wouldnt be a pattern i would get a lot of wear out of in summer. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses.
So, in my stash this fabric sat for quite a while until i started making plans for all my favorite designs in gerties most recent book, gerties ultimate dress book. Gerties dress book is a fun way to learn dress making and have f. I decided it would be a great idea to sign up for one of the beacon dressmaking retreats led by gretchen hirsch of gerties new blog for better sewing and various pattern and book publication fame. The one that i decided i needed to make less than a week ago. Theres a strong focus on fit, and everyone leaves with a new dress and a customfit basic bodice pattern. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook 0 shares share 0 shares tweet 0 shares pinit. Its such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. Enter your email address to follow to this blog and receive new posts by email.
I just purchased her new book gerties ultimate dress book. Gerties ultimate dress book a modern guide to sewing fabulous. This book promised to tackle the sometimes complicated task of making linings, explaining. Mar 08, 2016 the followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. I ended up finding just the thing in gerties ultimate dress book which i had won ages ago in a giveaway and hadnt actually made anything out of yet. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties spirited, modern style. Apr 25, 2016 unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress.
Jan 21, 2016 i just got my copy of gertie s ultimate dress book and i couldnt wait to share a few pages with you. There will be a strong focus on fit construction, based on gerties tested techniques for sewing and pressing darts, creating a perfectly neat allinone facing, and much more. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles and immediately completed a dress that is so much fun. Gretchen hirsh has made the art of the vintage dress available in her new book. Youll arrive with a bodice muslin ready for a personal fitting and leave having finished or made very good progress on a killer new frock. It s such an exciting day when the postman brings that first copy. Gerties ultimate dress book, a modern guide to sewing. This is the side pleated skirt from gerties ultimate dress book with a waistband added. The book begins with all the essential techniques for. Using gerties ultimate dress book, students will learn to fit basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. She has gained tens of thousands of followers on her blog gerties blog for better sewing. See more ideas about sewing, joann fabrics and online craft store. For my first sewing project of the new year, i decided to finally make something from gerties ultimate dress book. For another project i had bought myself gerties ultimate dressbook so i chose to make a dress out of that book.
Jan 20, 2017 for my first sewing project of the new year, i decided to finally make something from gertie s ultimate dress book. The followup to the popular gerties new book for better sewing and gertie sews vintage casual, gerties ultimate dress book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. I really wanted to make a skirt with the corduroy, but i had an odd amount. For that i opted to add red piping to the waistline and some red buttons on the. Gerties ultimate dress book strapless party dress ive something a bit different to show you today. Its called gerties ultimate dress book, and its pretty wow. In case you arent familiar with gertie of gerties new blog for better sewing, shes a designer of retrostyle patterns for butterick, and she has her own line of fabrics at joann fabrics. The book s been sitting waiting on my shelves pretty much since it was released i was never going to resist a book full of pretty dresses for long. This pattern is the floral surplice dress which features a crossed over bodice, a separate midriff piece, and a sidepleated skirt. Finally i got around to making up one of gerties fabulous vintage patterns from her gerties ultimate dress book. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gertie s sewing by gretchen hirsch mar 8, 2016 4. And it has good instructions for my mostused alteration. Through it s success, she has released several sewing guides including gertie s ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gertie s new book for better sewing.
Great gertie dress, headband, handbag sew very crafty. The first gerties ultimate dress book was found during a visit to a secondhand book store five months ago. Gerties ultimate dress book polka polish a blog for. I love wearing dresses and have been on the hunt for a collection that would have lots of basic silhouettes i could play with for a work wardrobe. Like my other books, it was illustrated by sun young park. I chose the basic bodice and pencil skirt pattern from gerties ultimate dress book and paired it with the peter pan collar my first success after many failed attempts in the past. Unlike gerties previous books that focused on beginner techniques and casual sportswear her newest book is all about the dress. And oh my goodness i am thrilled i took the plunge. Sewing gerties day dress from her ultimate dressbook. Next i taught my two day workshop at needlefruit to a wonderful group of women. Nov 29, 2018 youll sew the pattern of your choice from my book gerties ultimate dress book or one of my charm patternswhether your personal style is modern or retro, theres something for everyone. Through its success, she has released several sewing guides including gerties ultimate dress book, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new book for better sewing. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
This is the strapless bodice and threequarter circle skirt from gerties ultimate dress book, and if you follow me on instagram, you may have seen the progress photos. Sign up for the bernina blog newsletter and stay informed about our latest blog posts, freebies and much more. For these workshops, i have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from gerties ultimate dress book. Youll sew the pattern of your choice from my book gerties ultimate dress book or one of my charm patternswhether your personal style is modern or retro, theres something for everyone. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing. It is actually a really cute skirt, but it too has a issue. Gerties ultimate dress book corduroy dress blogger. She has gained tens of thousands of followers on her blog gertie s blog for better sewing.
My first thought was a short sleeved grainline studios archer button up, but i knew that this wouldnt be a pattern i would get a lot of wear out of in summer. A modern guide to sewing fabulous vintage styles gerties sewing by gretchen hirsch mar 8, 2016 4. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. This is my biggest book yet and i practically sewed my little fingers off making all the dresses. You know how it is, too many ideas not enough time. Jul 17, 2016 all around pleated skirt gerties ultimate dress book. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes.
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